Oakland Park is a fabulous place to live. The record speaks for itself with many of its estimated 33,000 residents having roots traced back to the city since the Florida land boom. Indeed, with a great mix of residential and commercial districts, exceptional city services, and a tight-knit and caring community, once you get settled in Oakland Park, you'll never want to leave.

Situated a couple of miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean in southern Florida, Oakland Park is part of Broward County and the Greater Miami-Fort Lauderdale Metropolitan Area. Fort Lauderdale and Miami is about 5 and 30 miles south from Oakland Park respectively.

Oakland Park is going through a revitilization of sorts with successful urban renewal and economic development projects. The city is quickly reaching its objective of become a self-sustaining city with the establishment of a vibrant business environment, that has fueled the community’s economic well-being. For work and business opportunities, you're in a great location in Oakland Park, and you won't have to stray to far for Fort Lauderdale and Miami.

A great well-planned city, Oakland Park offers some of the finest schools in the state, along with many medical institutions, recreational facilities, beautiful parks, access to the beach, and safe, attractive neighborhoods.